Client is discharged to home following hospitalization for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement to assist with nutrition. The client's primary diagnosis is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The client can transfer from the bed to a chair but can't walk. The client and their family are concerned about the client's ability to maintain mobility at the highest possible level following a surgical procedure. The nursing diagnosis most appropriate for this client is

How does society place such a great emphasis on the value of health and wellness? what are benefits to active living?

All my life, i had been afraid of a book. an important book, in the bible. it's called revelation. often times i've avoided it because i felt that it was scary and i couldn't understand, i thought wow, this basically tells the scary part of the future, but today i realized that it's about what's happening now, right now. in the beginning of the book, it talks about the churches, how some churches have false teachers, or some need to repent, and i realized that this book portrays to the churches nowadays also. i know jesus is coming one day, and i know that he is light, he will prevail over the darkness and he can show you the way. all you have to do is trust and believe in him, and he will guide you the right way. i love god with all my heart, and i believe that whoever is reading this you should too! i'm sorry that i put this on it's not a question, and it's only a matter of minutes before this gets reported but, i wanted people to know, revelation isn't scary, in fact it's amazing! you for your time. i hope you accept jesus christ into your life!

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?